Hulu revealed that its spin-off series The Testaments, a sequel to The Handmaid's Tale, will debut in April 2026. The announcement came during CCXP in Brazil, accompanied by first-look photos of the cast. Starring Ann Dowd as Aunt Lydia, the show explores a new generation's struggles in Gilead.
Announcement Details
Hulu unveiled the premiere date for The Testaments at CCXP in Brazil on December 6, 2025. The series, adapted from Margaret Atwood's novel, picks up years after the events of The Handmaid's Tale and centers on Aunt Lydia's continued role in the dystopian society of Gilead.
The official logline describes it as 'a coming of age story that finds a new generation of young women in Gilead grappling with the bleak future that awaits them. For these young women, growing up in Gilead is all they have ever known, having no tangible memories of the outside world prior to their indoctrination into this life. Facing the prospect of being married off and living a life of servitude, they will be forced to search for allies, both new and old, to help in their fight for freedom and the life they deserve.'
Cast and Production
Ann Dowd reprises her role as Aunt Lydia from the original series. Joining her are Chase Infiniti (Presumed Innocent), Lucy Halliday, Rowan Blanchard (Girl Meets World), Mattea Conforti (Power), Isolde Ardies (Wayward), Shechinah Mpumlwana (Lyla in the Loop), and Birva Pandya (The Umbrella Academy).
First-look images showcase the ensemble in various scenes, highlighting the ongoing themes of oppression and resistance in Atwood's universe. The series builds directly on the established world of The Handmaid's Tale, focusing on indoctrinated youth seeking escape.
No trailer was mentioned in the announcement, but the spring release positions it as a key addition to Hulu's lineup of prestige dramas.